A nurse is caring for a client who has left lower-lobe atelectasis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for postural drainage?

A. Yogurt with fruit:

While yogurt with fruit is a soft and easily digestible option, it is not representative of a progression from a clear liquid diet to a full liquid diet. Yogurt is typically included in a full liquid diet, but the addition of fruit may introduce solid particles. The transition from clear to full liquids usually involves avoiding solid or textured foods.

B. Pudding:

Pudding is a suitable choice that aligns with the progression from a clear liquid diet to a full liquid diet. Pudding is a smooth and creamy food, making it appropriate for someone transitioning from clear liquids. It provides a source of calories and is easy to swallow, meeting the criteria for a full liquid diet.

C. Cooked vegetables:

Cooked vegetables are not part of a full liquid diet. While they are a healthy food choice, they are too textured for someone transitioning from a clear liquid diet. Full liquid diets focus on foods that are liquid at room temperature or become liquid when they reach body temperature.

D. Bananas:

Bananas are a soft and easily digestible fruit, but they are not typically included in a full liquid diet. The texture of bananas may be too thick for someone progressing from a clear liquid diet, and they are not considered a liquid or a food that becomes liquid at room temperature.

A. Direct a fire extinguisher at the fire:

While using a fire extinguisher is an essential action in controlling a small fire, it should come after the fire alarm has been activated. Alerting others to the fire and initiating the emergency response system take precedence to ensure a coordinated and safe response.

B. Place wet towels along the base of the door:

Placing wet towels along the base of the door is a method to help prevent smoke from entering the room. However, in this situation, after ensuring the client's safety, the nurse should focus on activating the facility's fire alarm to alert others and initiate the emergency response.

C. Turn off any electrical equipment:

While turning off electrical equipment is a generally sound practice in fire safety, it is not the immediate next action after moving the client to safety. Activating the fire alarm takes precedence as it initiates a coordinated response and alerts others to the emergency.

D. Activate the facility's fire alarm:

This is the correct action. Activating the fire alarm is a critical step in alerting the entire facility to the presence of a fire. It ensures that emergency response teams are notified promptly, and appropriate measures can be taken to address the fire, including evacuating other occupants and summoning professional firefighting assistance.